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“The car is my extra legs” : Experiences of outdoor mobility amongst immigrants in Sweden with late effects of polio
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- Selander, Helena (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut,Förare och fordon, FOF,Institutionen för neurovetenskap och fysiologi, sektionen för klinisk neurovetenskap,Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience
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- Santos Tavares Silva, Iolanda (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för neurovetenskap och fysiologi, sektionen för hälsa och rehabilitering,Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Health and Rehabilitation
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- Kjellgren, Felicia (författare)
- University of Gothenburg
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- Stibrant Sunnerhagen, Katharina, 1957 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för neurovetenskap och fysiologi, sektionen för klinisk neurovetenskap,Centrum för personcentrerad vård vid Göteborgs universitet (GPCC),Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience,University of Gothenburg Centre for person-centred care (GPCC)
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- 2019-10-31
- 2019
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: PLOS ONE. - : Public Library of Science. - 1932-6203. ; 14:10
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Abstract
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- BackgroundThe aim of the study was to describe the experience of outdoor mobility among immigrants with late effects of polio living in Sweden. There is a need to understand more about this young group of persons since they often have problems with mobility and gait, but they may also face participation restrictions due to issues associated with integration into a new community and culture.MethodA total of 14 young immigrants with late effects of polio participated and were interviewed individually. The study used a qualitative method to explore personal experiences and the interviews were analyzed through an inductive approach, using qualitative content analysis.ResultsThe analysis led to a major theme; self-image and acceptance, that comprised a changeable process and experiences of cultural, social, and gender-specific barriers, but also of environmental and personal factors that impacted their outdoor mobility. By using a car, the participants felt they could come across as normal which also increased their self-esteem.ConclusionsIndependent mobility is a major enabler for ongoing employment and being able to use a car increases the chances for integration into society for young immigrants with late effects of polio. Public transport is not considered to be adequate or efficient enough due to the participants’ mobility impairments, but driving can prevent involuntary isolation and facilitate participation. A car can increase quality of life but may also be a facilitator for work and reduce the demand for societal support.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsterapi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Therapy (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Neurologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Neurology (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Immigrant
- Health
- Disabled person
- Walking
- Interview
- Mobility (pers)
- Social factors
- Man
- Woman
- Private transport
- Car
- 11 Road: Personal transport
- 11 Road: Personal transport
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- art (ämneskategori)
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